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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,169.59, 36,266.68 and 11,020.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,169.59, 36,266.68 and 11,020.25 is: 16,535.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,169.59 : 36,266.68 = 11,020.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,169.59/36,266.68 = 11,020.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,169.59x = 36,266.68 × 11,020.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,169.59x = 399,667,698.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 399,667,698.94/24,169.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,535.98

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